The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

7.4 1972 Rainer Werner Fassbinder 2h 4m
Drama Romance
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Petra von Kant is a successful fashion designer -- arrogant, caustic, and self-satisfied. She mistreats Marlene (her secretary, maid, and co-designer). Enter Karin, a 23-year-old beauty who wants to be a model. Petra falls in love with Karin and invites her to move in.

Cast

Margit Carstensen Margit Carstensen Petra von Kant
Hanna Schygulla Hanna Schygulla Karin Thimm
Katrin Schaake Katrin Schaake Sidonie von Grasenabb
Eva Mattes Eva Mattes Gabriele von Kant
Gisela Fackeldey Gisela Fackeldey Valerie von Kant
Irm Hermann Irm Hermann Marlene

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Double Feature Pairings

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